headspace’s
vision is to improve young people’s mental, social and emotional wellbeing
through the provision of high quality, integrated services when and where they
are needed. Headspace provides services for young
people who need help with mental health, physical health (including sexual
health), alcohol and other drugs or work and study support.
If you're looking
for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join the headspace
Brookvale team.
We have a Clinical
Lead position available in our Brookvale headspace office.
This is a defined
term contract role until end June 2026.
The headspace
Clinical Lead provides leadership that facilitates the ongoing development of
clinical practice at headspace Brookvale and is responsible for the
development, implementation, monitoring and review of the clinical governance
framework. The role involves providing high level clinical consultation
and advice to clinicians (both salaried and contracted staff) to build capacity
and ensure the delivery of high quality youth mental health.
The Clinical Lead
will provide clinical supervision, and is actively involved in quality projects
and working with other services and partners in the community. The position
will also provide high level advice to support strategic and operational
planning for the clinical services.
The successful
applicant will become a key staff member within the headspace leadership team.
Key relationships include youth access clinicians, Psychologists, Social
Workers, General Practitioners and government and non-government service
providers.
The Clinical Lead
role presents an excellent next step for a senior clinician interested in
taking on a leadership role that utilises their clinical knowledge and
experience.
What you need
to have:
Recognised tertiary qualification in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other relevant field.
Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Post-qualifying experience, including demonstrated experience and in depth understanding of therapeutic modalities, mental health assessment and practice relevant to young people (aged 12- 25 years).
Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to crisis and high-risk situations, when required.
Demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with young people, family members and carers seeking help in a nonjudgmental manner
Demonstrated experience working with young people with mental health and related problems including substance abuse, physical health, and vocational/educational problems.
Demonstrated experience providing supervision, for staff and/or students.
Current Police Check (not older than 3 months)
NDIS Worker Check and NSW Working with Children Check
Valid NSW drivers licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence C class,
You could benefit from:
Take advantage of the tax benefits available only to employees who work for a not for profit organization – (through lower tax deductions, we can pay more money to you each week!)
Work 40 hours per week and have a Rostered Day Off (monthly)
A supportive culture and working environment
Professional development opportunities and secondments
Clinical supervision
Internal and external learning and development opportunities and workplace mentoring
Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
Access to flexible work arrangements
To
Apply:
Please let us
have your current CV and a cover letter that explains how your skills, ability
and experience meets the essential role requirements.
New Horizons
acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the
traditional custodians of the land. New Horizons values diversity
and encourages applications from all people.